INTERNATIONAL
GRADUATE OUTCOMES SURVEY 2018
The IGOS was conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. It aimed to develop a survey instrument to collect data on the outcomes of international graduates from Australian universities who completed their studies between 2013 and 2018. This is a snapshot of the results of the survey.
international graduates who graduated between 2013 and 2018.
who currently reside in Australia.
who currently reside overseas.
WHO RESPONDED?
CHOOSING AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
CAREER PROGRESSION
OVERALL:
LIVING IN AUSTRALIA:
LIVING OVERSEAS:
OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE GAINED
10,243
4,359 5,884
84%
77%
77%
of respondents said their Australian qualification’s focus of study was important when gaining employment
of respondents who live outside of Australia plan to stay connected with their university through their alumni network
of undergraduates available for work are currently employed
of undergraduates available for work are currently employed
of undergraduates available for work are currently employed of postgraduates available for work are currently employed
of postgraduates available for work are currently employed
of postgraduates available for work are currently employed
of employed graduates are working in their preferred industry
of respondents agree that their academic units prepared them for the workplace
of respondents believe that their English language proficiency was important to them getting their current job of graduates rated
their workplace preparedness in English language proficiency, problem solving and self- management skills strongly
of respondents believe that their personal skillset was an important factor in getting their job More than
74%
94%
90%
98%
89%
87%
91%
90%
86%
93%
84%
67% 87%
of respondents who live outside of Australia expect to forge professional links with Australian organisations
remained connected with fellow graduates and friends from Australia of respondents would recommend
Australia as a study destination
